The BCCI revealed the India ODI squad for Australia 2025 on October 4, 2025, marking the announcement date for the much-awaited tour.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are returning to white-ball cricket. The selectors have chosen balanced India squad for Australia ODI series 2025 and T20I squads, blending youth and experience for the series.
The ODI series begins in Perth on October 19, while the T20Is start in Brisbane on October 29.
This tour is a key opportunity to prepare for the 2027 World Cup and the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Shubman Gill will captain the India ODI squad for Australia 2025, while Suryakumar Yadav will lead the T20Is. Virat Kohli, with his stellar record in Australia, especially in chases, will be crucial.
Key players like Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for the ODI squad, and Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya are sidelined due to injury.
This decision prioritizes workload management and future planning for India.
Full India ODI Squad for Australia 2025 Team List
Here is the 15-member ODI squad, packed with power and depth, finalized on the announcement date of October 4, 2025:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain)
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
This India squad for Australia ODI series 2025 team list is tailored for Australia’s bouncy pitches. Rohit and Yashasvi will ignite the opening, while Kohli and Iyer anchor the middle order.
KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel offer wicketkeeping options. Axar and Washington Sundar will contribute as all-rounders.
Siraj, Arshdeep, Harshit, and Krishna will lead the pace attack, with Kuldeep excelling in spin. Nitish Reddy steps in for Hardik.
T20I Squad
The 16-member T20I squad is geared for high-octane cricket:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
- Tilak Verma
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shivam Dubey
- Axar Patel
- Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper)
- Rinku Singh
- Washington Sundar
Under Suryakumar’s leadership, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain, this squad will dominate fast-paced cricket. Abhishek and Tilak Varma will attack in the powerplay.
Surya, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube will deliver big shots in the middle and death overs. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma provide dynamic wicketkeeping and batting options.
Axar and Washington Sundar will bowl tightly and contribute with the bat. Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Harshit will nail yorkers in the death overs, while Varun and Kuldeep add spin variety.
Series Schedule and Challenge
The ODI series includes three matches:
- First: October 19, Perth – Fast pitch, bowler-friendly.
- Second: October 23, Adelaide – Batting paradise.
- Third: October 25, Sydney – Strong crowd support for India.
Five T20I matches:
- First: October 29, Brisbane.
- Second: October 31, Sydney.
- Third: November 2, Melbourne.
- Fourth: November 4, Adelaide.
- Fifth: November 8, Perth.
Australian pitches favor fast bowlers, demanding smart spin from Kuldeep and Varun.
Kohli and Rohit’s experience will shine in chases, while Yashasvi and Abhishek will ignite T20s. Australia’s Maxwell and Stoinis are threats, so India must bring their A-game.
This tour is a massive opportunity for Indian cricket. The mix of young and senior players sets the stage for the 2026-27 World Cup.
